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09/27/2014

Kicking Off Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2014

DSC00527The second day of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Convention convened on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 with an Invocation from Rabbi Simcha Prombaum of the Congregation Sons of Abraham Synagogue. 

Wisconsin Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) addressed delegates outlining her priorities to raise wages for all workers, support collective bargaining rights, invest in public education and strengthen our communities by working to prioritize family-supporting jobs for the region.  Gubernatorial candidate

Mary Burke and Attorney General Susan Happ outlined their individual platforms for convention attendees.  U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke to delegates.  The AFL-CIO’s Luke Canfora gave a presentation on right to work laws and Beth Levie, AFL-CIO Organizing Department, gave a presentation on organizing new workers. Laura Dresser, Associate Director of COWs, outlined the shortfalls of Wisconsin’s economy under Gov. Scott Walker and the best ways to create high-road solutions to help both workers and business.  

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